Eastern Province Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia in December.

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Al Khobar Dammam Al Jubail Al Hofuf

Considering a trip to Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Eastern Province in December

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia is a region in Saudi Arabia. December in Eastern Province generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Hafr Al Baten at 20°C (68°F) and warm in Al Hofuf at 24°C (75°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Al Hofuf and 8°C (46°F) in Hafr Al Baten.

For a closer look at conditions across Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Al Hofuf with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to low rainfall in Al Khafji with 26 mm (1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Province in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Eastern Province

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia?

Temperature range in Eastern Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Province (December)

Al Khobar

In December Al Khobar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Khobar →

Dammam

In December Dammam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dammam →

Al Jubail

In December Al Jubail generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Jubail →

Al Hofuf

In December Al Hofuf generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.5 mm (0.3 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Hofuf →

Al Khafji

In December Al Khafji generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
26 mm (1 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Khafji →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Eastern Province, in Saudi Arabia.

In our records: Saudi Arabia December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Saudi Arabia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Saudi Arabia was 1°C (34°F) in Arar on December 29, 1992.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Eastern Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Al Khobar 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Dammam 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Al Jubail 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Al Hofuf 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Al Khafji 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Hafr Al Baten 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)

Eastern Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia in December?

In December, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia generally has perfect weather conditions. Al Khobar sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia in December?

Average temperatures in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia during December range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Al Khobar.

Does Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Al Khobar averages just 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Typically, the climate in Al Khobar is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Al Khobar. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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